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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.06, 1,006.55 and 184.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.06, 1,006.55 and 184.10 is: 276.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.06 : 1,006.55 = 184.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.06/1,006.55 = 184.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.06x = 1,006.55 × 184.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.06x = 185,305.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,305.86/671.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.14

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